Rural sector comes in focus, moderate consumption push likely

A clutch of steps aimed at addressing the issue of income stagnation being faced by sections of the population and the persisting rural distress could be part of the short-term agenda of the new government. Among the options before the government are a strengthening of the existing schemes, and new ones specifically targeted at the rural sector. Moderate tax reliefs are also under consideration as part of the plan to boost consumption demand, while keeping in mind the fiscal costs.

To encapsulate this, Financial Express (India)’s #PrasantaSahu & Priyansh Verma writes on “Rural sector comes in focus, moderate consumption push likely” with detailed insights from our Partner Rahul Charkha.

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